Wagner College Admission Requirements

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Wagner College Admission Overview

Wagner College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wagner College admitted 88% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1290 / ACT 23-28. Wagner College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wagner College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wagner College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Wagner College acceptance rate is 88%. Last year, 2,258 of 2,566 applicants were admitted. That is the 121st lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wagner College and can you get accepted?

Wagner College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Wagner College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wagner College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.5

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.5

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Wagner College typically have around a 3.5 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Wagner College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #54 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Wagner College freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	35.8%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	23.5%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	14.7%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	4.4%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Wagner College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1190-1290

Freshmen who sent SAT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 590
Composite 1190

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 660
Math 630
Composite 1290

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Wagner College typically score around a 1240 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1290) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 81st percentile nationally. Wagner College ranks #48 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1290

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Wagner College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1240 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Wagner College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1290+	Above 75th	>93%
1240 to 1290	Avg +	88%-93%
1190 to 1240	Avg -	79%-88%
Below 1190	Below mid-50	<79%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Wagner College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 22
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 26
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Wagner College typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wagner College places #67 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Wagner College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Wagner College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>94%
25 to 28	Avg +	88%-94%
23 to 25	Avg -	81%-88%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

76% of Wagner College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wagner College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	18%
Top 25% of class	37%
Top 50% of class	76%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Wagner College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,496	1,070	2,566
Accepted	1,353	905	2,258
Acceptance Rate	90%	85%	88%
Enrolled	269	185	454
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	20%	20%	20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wagner College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wagner College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wagner College is $60.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Wagner College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Wagner College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.5 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1290); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025